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February 2, 2023 70 mins

This episode is eligible for CE credit - Counselors & Social Workers

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Supervision is one of the most protective factors when it comes to burnout, but many counselors stop supervision after getting their licenses. In today's episode we talk with experienced clinical supervisor, Shannon Heers to learn about reasons for supervision, characteristics of good supervision, and how to make the most of supervision at different points in your career. 

Learning Objectives

  • Define burnout in a counseling setting
  • Examine how demands and resources contribute to or protect against counselor burnout
  • Compare the role of supervision in beginner, intermediate, and advanced practice counselors
  • Consider identity-based issues in supervision such as lack of representation.

Meet our guest

Shannon Heers LPC, LMHC, CAS, ACS is an experienced therapist, clinical supervisor, and the founder of Firelight Supervision. Firelight Supervision provides clinical supervision and clinical consultation to counselors and social workers pursuing licensure, as well as post-licensure professional development. Shannon is also the owner of Catalyss Counseling, a group private practice located in Colorado. Shannon specializes in providing clinical supervision to beginner to advanced therapists, and is passionate about burnout prevention in the counseling field.

 

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